2018 January 28 by The Historic Church of Saint Peter

Partner Parishes of The Historic Church of St. Peter and St. Cecilia

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time January 28, 2018

There are only three ways to teach a child. The first is by example, the second is by example, the third is by example. — Albert Schweitzer

Parish Staff Pastor: Email: Parochial Vicar: Email: Business Manager: Email: Music Ministry: Religious Education: Youth Ministry: RCIA: Custodial Services:

Rev. Timothy Kruthaupt tkruthaupt@dioceseofgreensburg.org

Rev. Alvin Cabungcal

acabungcal@dioceseofgreensburg.org

Mrs. Shannon Sealy

ssealy@dioceseofgreensburg.org

Ms. Annette Buffer Mrs. Nikki Harvey Mr. Michael Bogden Dr. Melvin Sally Mrs. Tina Konter

Mass Schedule: Saturday Vigil: 4:00 p.m. (St. Peter) Sunday Morning: 8:00 a.m. (St. Peter); 9:30 a.m. (St. Cecilia); 11:00 a.m. (St. Peter) Sunday Evening: Regional Mass 5:30 p.m. (Sts. Cyril & Methodius, Fairchance) Reconciliation: The Historic Church of St. Peter: 3:00-3:45 p.m. every Saturday St. Cecilia: 8:30-10:00 a.m. every Saturday Sacrament of Baptism: Contact the parish as soon as you know that you are expecting a child. Baptismal prep is required. Anointing of the Sick: You are encouraged to receive the Sacrament of the Sick. Those who are seriously ill, anticipating surgery, or weakened because of prolonged illness or advanced age, please contact the parish office. Sacrament of Matrimony: Those entering into Marriage must contact the pastor at least one full year in advance of the wedding. Sponsor Certificates: You must be registered and active in the parish at least 4 months to receive a certificate. Please don’t come at the last minute!

Historic Church of St. Peter 300 Shaffner Avenue Brownsville, Pennsylvania

Sexual Child Abuse If you have any suspicion about the sexual abuse (or any other type of abuse) of a minor child by anyone, please contact PA Childline immediately at 1-800932-0313. The Bishop’s Delegate may be reached at 724-837-0901, Ext. 1221.

Mailing Address: Partner Parishes of The Historic Church of St. Peter and St. Cecilia 118 Church Street Brownsville, PA 15417 Phone: 724-785-7781/Fax: 724-785-0844 Websites: www.stpeterstcecilia.org and www.historicchurchofstpeter.org

Office Hours: Monday through Friday: 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Mission Statement United as the parish family, The Historic Church of St. Peter and St. Cecilia Catholic Church of the Diocese of Greensburg come together under the guidance of the Holy Spirit to promote the mission of Jesus Christ and to live out our faith as Christians. Centered in the Eucharist, we are a welcoming community that exists to love, serve, and grow in our relationship with our Lord through prayer, worship and ministry. We strive to strengthen and inspire our parish family by understanding and passing on our faith.

St. Cecilia Church 1571 Grindstone Road Grindstone, Pennsylvania

Ministry Schedule February 3/4

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Saturday Vigil, January 27, 2018 4:00 p.m. P Anthony Ricco, Sr. (Cousins Louise, Tillie, Anna Marie, Ron and Chris Beck) Sunday, January 28, 2018 8:00 a.m. P Pro Populo 9:30 a.m. C Carol Vlosich (Jerry Vlosich) 11:00 a.m. P John W. Mizerak (Ron & Chris Beck) Monday, January 29, 2018 7:30 a.m. P Luella Brewer (Richard & Norma Quarzo) Tuesday, January 30, 2018 7:30 a.m. P Birthday Remembrance Jill Wible (Barb & Ted Gera) Wednesday, January 31, 2018 8:00 a.m. C Savona & Marchian Families (Pete Savona) Thursday, February 1, 2018 7:30 a.m. P Regina Adams (Behanna family) Friday, February 2, 2018 7:30 a.m. P Kaitlyn L. Chancey (Albert & Johanna Kara) Saturday, February 3, 2018 8:00 a.m. C Andrew Pecosh (George & Eileen Novak)

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Saturday, February 3 — 4:00 p.m. St. Peter C-John Peters C-Gloria Wheeler H-Mark Galway Jolena Quarzo Anna & Luke Clister Roxann Zidek Cantor: Volunteer

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Sunday, February 4 — 8:00 a.m. St. Peter C-Kim Gaydos C-Mark Moncheck H-Joanie Pagac Carmella & Gina DiFlippo David Ziglear Joe Gaydos Cantor: Rita Koffler

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Sunday, February 4 — 9:30 a.m. St. Cecilia Carl DellaPenna Jr. Carl DellaPenna Mark Konter Caleb DellaPenna Anthony DellaPenna Clara Medlock

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Sunday, February 4 — 11:00 a.m. St. Peter C-Nancy Ritz C-Gary Ritz H-Larry Franks III Sarah Sawka Dylan & Madison Stowe Chuck Bogorae Cantor: Delaney Harvey

Collection Report St. Peter Church 1/21/18 ADULT ENVELOPES (259) ......................... . ...$4926.00 MONTHLY (21)…………………………… ........... $330.00 LOOSE…………………………………….. ........... $389.00 CANDLES………………………………................ $106.00 ACCENT ................................................................. $5.00

St. Cecilia Church 1/21/18 ADULT ENVELOPES (109) ..............................$1862.00 STUDENT (1) ......................................................... $2.00 LOOSE.................................................................. $24.00 CANDLES ............................................................. $26.00 ACCENT ............................................................... $48.00 UTILITY................................................................... $8.00 DONATION ........................................................... $50.00

SCW Meeting Set for Feb. 7, 2018

The Society of Catholic Women will meet on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. at Crosskeys. All are welcome for prayer and fellowship!

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Saturday Vigil, February 3, 2018 4:00 p.m. P Helen Dolobach (Ray & Nancy Berisko) Sunday, February 4, 2018 8:00 a.m. P Linda Brand (Virginia Galway) 9:30 a.m. C Anniversary Robert Gibson (Denise Greene) 11:00 a.m. P Pro Populo

Save the Date—Feb. 14, 2018 Lent begins on Ash Wednesday Feb. 14, 2018

Mark your calendar NOW and plan to join us for the

St. Cecilia Spaghetti Dinner Sunday, March 11, 2018 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Upcoming Spring Christian Mothers Events

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Consignment Sale — April 13, 14, 15 † Calendar Party — Date TBA Questions? Call Jeanne Bozek, 724-677-2130

The Historic Church of St. Peter Sanctuary Lamp Marie Hudak by Gary & Nancy Ritz

In the last couple of weeks, I've heard a number of people say, "We're beginning to have winters like we used to have in Western Pennsylvania.” We’ve all been affected by some bitter cold days. If we have a schedule to keep, somewhere to be, a flight to catch, etc., the weather can cause us great inconvenience. Hopefully it won’t be severe enough to shut down our schools or businesses. However, as we witnessed last Summer and through the Fall, the power of nature is extraordinary. The hurricanes, fires, floods and mudslides terribly impacted our people in coastal areas and in the western part of our country. The reason I mention this issue is that I want to talk about this man from the Gospel who had an unclean spirit. Can you

e speaks in my name, I myself will make him answer for it." Of course, the Father was speaking of his Son, as the prophet, that long-awaited Messiah, who became our Savior. In today’s Gospel passage, Jesus begins his public ministry. As was his practice, he goes into the synagogue on the Sabbath. There he encounters not only the man subject to a demon Jesus would drive out, but also the scribes and the Pharisees. The scribes and Pharisees who should have known had difficulty believing, refusing to accept that Jesus was the long-awaited Messiah. The people, on the other hand, would believe, as they heard Jesus speak with true authority and witnessed his healing or driving out demons. They recognized there was something new here, something different. They contrasted Jesus with the scribes. The scribes were not allowed to speak in the first person. They had to refer either to the Scripture and read from it, or refer to one of the rabbis: what he had said, or some of the earlier writers. Scribes were prohibited from expressing their personal thoughts, beliefs or understanding. They could not speak with authority. It was Jesus who came to the people and, through his words and his acts, demonstrated so powerfully that, indeed, he was the Chosen One, the long-awaited Messiah. Each of us, in our own life, encounters the Lord in innumerable ways. But sometimes we're like those at the base of Mount Sinai. Yes, we want the Lord with us, but we're not sure we want to encounter him face-to-face. So, our prayer life consists of a couple of prayers before we go to bed at night, or maybe in the morning. Often our effort to unite with Christ does not gel; we do not attain that deep and abiding relationship with the Lord in which in prayer he will speak to us and we encounter him within our hearts. Each of us has at times been challenged by demons: the demons I reference are different from what the man in Mark encountered. Our demons are the temptations that control some aspect of our lives. Our demons could consist of the hatred we have for another: an anger that causes us to say things that are hurtful, that causes others to seek refuge from our outbursts. Maybe we are subject to gluttony or greed that is overwhelming us. Some suffer from a demon of lust; others from an addiction, such as alcohol or narcotics. We should recognize that the power and the glory, the authority of Jesus Christ, is available for us to overcome these difficulties. We have the sacramental life of the Church, offering and receiving gifts at the Eucharistic Table, the very body and blood of Christ. Reconciliation is available through the Sacrament of Penance: gifts from our loving God that we must make use of in order that we might be healed. Any habitual sins that we are subject to represent demons trying to control our lives. We can overcome them but not through human knowledge or understanding. Our weapon must be grace, the power of our loving God. The people at the base of Mount Sinai were afraid of God because his power reflected so much energy that they were overwhelmed by it. They couldn't stand to experience such manifestations of God’s presence. However, we need to seek that power, not in the fire, not in the voice of thunder or the glistening of Moses' face, but in the depths of our hearts, in prayer, in the sacramental life that he makes available to us for healing. All believers, members of the Church, have that opportunity to attain healing. When we experience these gifts of God, as did Moses, Jesus’ healing hand comes upon us and drives from us the demons that attempt to control our lives. This is accomplished through the grace, the power, of our loving God.

Together We Build up God’s Kingdom on Earth

In the Fall of 2017 we conducted a ministry fair by placing in the pews documents containing the many volunteer opportunities that currently exist, and others that we hope to implement in the near future. We asked parishioners to please complete the forms, place them in the collection baskets, or send them to the parish office. We suggested that even those currently involved in ministries in the Partner Parishes submit one of the forms. We did this in order that we can develop a more definitive list of those who are active in ministry. Our intent is to complete a project in which all of those expressing an interest will be included on the ministry schedule. Unfortunately, we received only about 50 responses. Those who expressed an interest or whose form we received are listed below. If you submitted a form but your name is not listed, please let us know. We are continuing our request for the ministry form to be completed and submitted in order for our project to continue and achieve its purpose. We couldn’t celebrate a beautiful liturgy without our reader, cantor, altar servers, ushers, Eucharistic ministers, choir, sacristans, or our congregation participating by responding to the prayers of the Mass. We all know this in the depth of our hearts but sometimes fail to remind ourselves of this reality when we consider how we might serve. In 1992, when the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops issued a pastoral letter on stewardship, they spoke forcefully of its purpose and intent. The purpose of stewardship is that all Christians be given an opportunity to fulfill their baptismal commission of service. The intent of stewardship is to remind us that, as disciples of Jesus, we are on a “journey toward” and “retreat from.” “It’s a journey toward the challenging ideal of the good steward found throughout the Gospels; it is a retreat from the ‘I-me-my’ selfishness that the world promotes as a laudable goal.” As members of the Partner Parishes, we are striving together to build up God’s kingdom on earth. We are strengthened by participation in the liturgy, the sacramental life of the Church, and then sent forth to fulfill our baptismal commission of service in God’s Vineyard. — Fr. Tim

Listed here are the names of parishioners who have submitted their Stewardship forms, and a list of our Partner Parishes ministries. Even if you already are involved in one or more of these ministries, please submit a completed form, as we are updating our files and attempting to streamline our recordkeeping and scheduling processes to make them more accurate and efficient. Forms are available in the pews this weekend for your convenience. Thank you for your help and support of these efforts! Arlene Ball John Ball Theresa Barber Christine Beck Bernadette Behary Linda Belice Hannah Belmont Barbara Ann Cavalcante Dorothy Clayton Lou Congelio Tena Congelio Richard Dascenzo Colton Dellarose Ron Dellarose Talia Dellarose

Toni Diederich Rich Eadie Tracy Eadie Tom Feduska Doris Franks Pixie Gates Rick Gates Barb Gera Eva Giannetti Addison Gregory Mike Klamerus Donna Kuch Cora Lent Frank Lent Dot McCrory

Liturgical Ministries: Altar Server Arts & Environment (Decorating) Eucharistic Minister ___Wkday ___Wkend Greeter Lector ___Wkday ___Wkend Linen Ministry Cantor Usher Minister to the Sick & Homebound Festival Choir (Christmas & Easter) Weekly Choir Instrumentalist ______ Instrument

Betty Jean McCune Mike Miller Rachel Mlinarcik Carol Natale James Natale Emilio Navarro Gigi Patrignani Ed Peters Margaret Peters Ivan Prostredny Jennifer Prostredny Christine Rankin Marge Rosemeier Patty Ross Norma Ryan

Children’s Faith Formation: Catechist or Assistant Young Adult: Youth Group Coordinator CYO Athletics Adult Faith Formation: Faith Sharing Groups Scripture Study Parish Social Ministry: Meals on the Boulevard (2nd & 4th Thurs. evenings of each month) Coffee & Donuts Pickup or Setup Food Bank (3rd Wed. of each month) Clothing Collection Ministry

Mary Savona Jane Sheehan Diane Sheridan Roberta Szekeres Russ Urick Rita Verry Mark Yakopovich Nancy Yakopovich Roxann Zidek

Christian Mothers (St. Cecilia) Society of Catholic Women (St. Peter) Knights of Columbus Prolife Outreach (1st & 3rd Sat./month) Holy Name Society Prayer Chain Sacramental Formation Ministries: Marriage Preparation Sponsor Couple Helping Hands: Gardening/Grounds/Maintenance Crew Set up/Serve/Clean up for Events Kitchen Help (St. Peter/St. Cecilia) Labor & Craftsman Assistance with Construction of Parish Social Hall

18 1st Sunday

25 2nd Sunday of Lent

Rite of Election RCIA

of Lent

11 6th Sunday in

St. Blaise Blessing of the throats after Masses

Bible Study 6pm CrossKeys

Presidents Day

Bible Study 6pm CrossKeys

St. Agatha

Choir Practice 6pmOffice

Menchyk Spaghetti Dinner Hugoâ€™s 5p-8p

13 Rev. Aleda

Choir Practice 6pmOffice

St. Paul Miki and Companions

Bible Study 6pm CrossKeys

5th Sunday in OT

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Sun

SCW Meeting 6pm (CK)

40 Days for Life Depart 10am

Bereavement Grp 6pm Off.

SVDP Food Bank

Bereavement Grp 6pm Off.

St. Valentine

8a St. Cecilia 9a St. Peter 12noon Ashes Only 7p St. Peter Bereavement Grp 6pm Off.

14Ash Wednesday

Bereavement Grp 6pm Off.

(Uniontown)

KofC Meeting 7pm

Chair of St. Peter the Apostle

Meals on the Blvd 4:45p Depart St. Peter

Pro-life Depart 7a St. Peter

St. Scholastica

St. Blaise Blessing of the throats after Mass

Pro-life Depart 7:15a St. Peter

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Church Office: 118 Church Street Brownsville, Pa 15417 Phone: 724-785-7781 Fax: 724-785-0844 Email: ssealy@dioceseofgreensburg.org

First Friday Exposition & Benediction 8-9a-St.Peter Presentation of the Lord Candlemas

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Partner Parishes of The Historic Church of St. Peter and St. Cecilia

Prayer List Amelia Dascenzo Ann Jaworowsky Beatrice Kloock Bill Snodgrass Brian Tomecsko Carol Ashton Charlotte Katko Cheryl Furlong Chuck Britvich Cody Tylka Craig Alessio Daryl Hall David Ballant David Ostien Deb Donna Fletcher Donna Hill Dru Vojacek Ed Balchon Elaine Helsel Eleanor Dando Fr. Bob Conley Fred Gnus George Lisac HeatherBeth Powell Helen Mendish

Irene Franks J. A. Jackson Hodge James Harvey Jr. Janet Booker Janice Ritsko Jean Bohna Jerry Zalek Jim Belice Jim Famularo Joe Angell Joe Shashura John Hlatky Jonathan Wallowicz Josephine Lagina June Robinson Karen Sharpe Karl Hennig Kathy Kim Harvey

Kristin Craig Lillian Baroni Linda Medve Lisa Chancey Luella Sholl Matthew DeSimone Mike Dorobish Mildred Petro M. V. Nancy Jenkins Patty Volek Robert Atz Robert Franks Robert Stringert Sam Basile III Sarah Corebridge Sherri Zias Shirley Mae Mislo Stanley Sobek Susan Rountree Sylvia Walinski Veronica Stringert Virginia Conaway V. V. Wanda Burns William Gabonay

Blessing of Throats to Take Place After All Masses Feb. 3 and 4 The feast of St. Blaise is on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018. Little is known about St. Blaise prior to his mention in a court physician’s medical journal. The physician, Aëtius Amidenus, spoke of St. Blaise’s aid in treating objects caught in the throat. St. Blaise is believed to have begun as a healer then, eventually, he became a “physician of souls.” He then retired to a cave, where he remained in prayer. People often turned to St. Blaise for healing miracles. St. Blaise is often depicted holding two crossed candles in his hand, or in a cave with wild animals. He is also often shown with steel combs. The similarity of the steel combs and wool combs contributed to St. Blaise’s leadership as the patron saint of wool combers and the wool trade.

Here at our Partner Parishes, Fr. Tim and Fr. Alvin will bless throats after all Masses on Saturday, Feb. 3, and Sunday, Feb. 4, to ensure that all those who desire the St. Blaise Blessing will have an opportunity to receive it.

Fr. Tim’s March for Life notes Our trip to Washington, D.C., for the annual March for Life Jan. 18-20 was particularly powerful this year. We were blessed with beautiful warm sunny days and an immense throng of witnesses for the Gospel of Life. If you view the photos on the adjoining page, you’ll have a grasp of the size of the crowd and the beautiful weather. On Thursday evening, we attended the Vigil Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. As I noted in last week’s bulletin, the number of priests, Bishops, religious and faithful lay people in attendance is almost overwhelming. The Basilica is the seventh largest church in the world, but 10,000 people participating in the liturgy strains even a building of such dimension. Archbishop Wuerl explained that the final rotunda to be painted with a mural has been completed. The 100-year process of constructing the Basilica, building the bell carillon, and painting the inspiring murals was completed this Fall. Cardinal Dolan of New York was the Chief Celebrant and homilist. He spoke of the 45-year struggle the pro-life movement has been engaged in since the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision in 1973. Cardinal Dolan highlighted the great progress and the perseverance of those engaged in this struggle for human rights over almost half a century. The reverence of the people during the liturgy was awe-inspiring. Throughout the Mass, but most profoundly during the distribution of Holy Communion, the pervasive silence and prayerful attitude of those in attendance attested to the magnitude of their mission. Prayer warriors for and witnesses to the value and inherent dignity of each human life, the congregants sought the abundant graces of the Eucharist to sustain them for the struggle. On Friday, we attended Fr. Frank Pavone’s (President of “Priests for Life”) Ecumenical Service at Constitution Hall. Fr. Frank gave a rousing and powerful exhortation to all present to champion the rights of the unborn and all life from conception to natural death. Representatives of a multitude of denominations participated in the service with their respective clergy leading common prayer. Following the Service, the participants marched up the Mall past the Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument to the site of the rally. The President, Vice President and Speaker of the House of Representatives, along with Senators and other Representatives, addressed the vast crowd. They spoke of the importance of the foundational principles expressed in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, proclaiming that life and liberty are God-given and inherent in each person and must be protected. They encouraged the marchers to persevere. The March itself up Constitution Avenue past the Capitol Building to the Supreme Court is not a great distance but can be a challenge. With the multitude of people marching in the crowded confines of the street, you can be easily swept away by the throng. We had to struggle to meet Bishop Malesic at the base of the hill leading up to the Capitol. He waited there to greet participants from our Diocese. He exhorted us to keep on boldly proclaiming the truth of the God-given right to Life. Another March for Life has passed, but we will continue. Ultimately God’s truth will prevail and our nation will once again recognize that, without the fundamental right to life, no other rights have value.

March for Life 2018 Draws Hundreds of Thousandsâ€” Many from Our Diocese and Our Partner Parishes

A group of 12 members of our Partner Parishes of The Historic Church of St. Peter and St. Cecilia went with Fr. Tim to the March for Life Jan. 18-20, 2018, in Washington, D.C. During the March, they met up with Bishop Malesic and a nice sized group representing the Diocese of Greensburg. Here are some of them, pictured below, with Bishop Malesic looking mighty cool in his chapeau and shades!

Partner Parishes of Historic Church of Saint Peter 300 Shaffner Avenue St. Peter Brownsville, Pennsylvania 118 Church Street & Brownsville, PA 15417 Saint Cecilia Church 1571 Grindstone Road O: 724-785-7781 Grindstone, Pennsylvania

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Mailing Address: Partner Parishes of St. Peter & St. Cecilia 118 Church Street Brownsville, PA 15417 Phone: 724-785-7781 Fax: 724-785-0844

Pastor: Rev. Micah E. Kozoil; Sr. Priest Active: Rev. James Petrovsky Office Manager: Mrs. Virginia Galway: Music Ministry: St. Peter: Daniel Kovacic; St. Cecilia: Eric Blanda Religious Education Coordinator: Mrs. Anita LaMendola: Youth Ministry: Patty Columbia Mass Schedule: Saturday Vigil 4:00 P.M. (EST); 5:00 P.M. (DST) (St. Peter) Sunday Morning 8:00 A.M. (St. Peter); 9:30 A.M. (St. Cecilia); 11:30 A.M. (St. Peter) Reconciliation: Noon to 12:30 p.m. St. Peter: 1st & 3rd Saturday St. Cecilia: 2nd & 4th Saturday Sacrament of Baptism Contact the parish as soon as you know that you are expecting a child. Sacrament of Matrimony Those entering into Marriage must contact the pastor at least one full year in advance of the wedding Sponsor Certificates You must be registered and active in the parish at least 4 months to receive a certificate. Please don’t come at the last minute! Sexual Child Abuse If you have a concern about sexual abuse of a child or young person by anyone in a parish or diocesan position — clergy, volunteer or paid staff — please contact Bishop Brandt’s delegate for matters of sexual misconduct. He may be reached at 724-837-0901 Ext. 221